Wireless-enabled FD400 allows on-site electronic payment acceptance
First Data, Denver, Colo., an electronic commerce and payment processing services firm, is launching the FD400, a low-cost, battery-powered, wireless point-of-sale terminal for on-site or event photographers, merchants and other professionals who do not have constant access to both a power source and communication line, like an Internet or phone connection.
The FD400 offers a low [...]
Facebook tests “lite” version for emerging markets
Facebook Inc., the world’s most popular social-networking service, with more than 250 million users worldwide, says it is testing a simpler version of the site for emerging markets, where new users are looking for simplified features.
“Facebook Lite,” which is open only to select users, loads faster and allows users to try the basic functions of [...]
More employers planning to reverse pay, other cutbacks, survey finds
The number of employers planning to reverse salary cuts and freezes and restore matching contributions to 401(k) plans has increased in the past two months, according to the latest update to an ongoing series of surveys by global consulting firm Watson Wyatt, Washington, D.C. Nevertheless, the survey also found that many employers remain concerned about [...]
Topaz announces detail image enhancement software
Topaz Labs, Dallas, Texas, releases Topaz Detail, a Photoshop plug-in that uses new advancements in imaging technology to manipulate image detail, sharpness, and toning without creating visual artifacts like overshooting or halos.
The new technology in Topaz Detail gives it the unique ability to greatly manipulate image detail and sharpen images without any signs of regular [...]
Learn how a little funny goes a long way in today’s PMA Marketing Moment
Customers of Kohne Camera & Photo don’t mind being on hold, thanks to the store’s humorous on-hold messages. Take a few seconds and hear owner Lori Rupp explain the idea, and listen to some of the messages, in today’s PMA Marketing Moment.
Digital photo frames driven by gift-giving, reports In-Stat
In-Stat, Scottsdale, Ariz., reports the leading reason future digital photo frame purchasers will buy a frame is as a gift. Among consumers planning to purchase a digital photo frame in the next 12 months, 38 percent of respondents to In-Stat’s survey said they would buy the photo frame as a gift for someone else.
Overall, global [...]
HP reports third-quarter revenue down 2 percent
HP Co., Palo Alto, Calif., reported third-quarter net revenue of $27.5 billion, down 2 percent from a year earlier and up 4 percent, when adjusted for the effects of currency. Net earnings in the quarter were $1.642 billion, compared to $2.027 billion for the same period last year.
“HP’s performance this quarter is a result of [...]
eMagin posts record sales and profits
OLED microdisplay designer and manufacturer eMagin Corp. posted record sales and profits for its second quarter ending June 30, 2009, citing higher customer demand for OLED microdisplays, increased production, and improved yields.
“The advancement of our core microdisplay design and manufacturing processes, increased acknowledgement by customers of the advantages of our proprietary OLED technology, and lower [...]
Casio improves intelligent autofocus
The Intelligent AF in two new compact cameras from Casio America Inc., Dover, N.J., can detect”non-human photographic subject to automatically determine the focus and exposure area,” the company says — improving pictures of pets and scenery.
Also improved is the “Dynamic Photo” function which composites moving subjects on new backgrounds for animated electronic greeting cards. Casio [...]
